Patricia Barnett

Patricia Barnett serves as a Contract Specialist for the U.S. Coast Guard’s CEU PROVIDENCE (70Z0G1), under the Department of Homeland Security, where she manages the acquisition of critical infrastructure projects essential to operational readiness. Her portfolio encompasses construction, repair, and modernization of maritime facilities—including barracks, training centers, boat maintenance yards, and utility systems—ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and mission-driven outcomes. She specializes in full-cycle contract administration, from solicitation through award and closeout, with a focus on heavy civil engineering and facility sustainment programs that support Coast Guard missions in search and rescue, law enforcement, and maritime security. Barnett maintains strong, recurring relationships with key contractors including TERRY CONTRACTING & MATERIALS, INC., GALVIN BROS & MADHUE CONTRACTING JV, CHESTERFIELD ASSOCIATES INC, FULLER MARINE SERVICES, INC, and AGM MARINE CONTRACTORS INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced firms with proven capabilities in marine construction, civil infrastructure, and facility maintenance. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and long-term vendor reliability, fostering collaborative relationships built on technical competence and regulatory compliance. A strong advocate for small business participation, Barnett consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 62% of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. Her socioeconomic contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small, disadvantaged firms while ensuring competitive, high-quality outcomes. She actively leverages small business programs to enhance vendor diversity and strengthen local economic impact across Coast Guard operational regions. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), and 238160 (Roofing Contractors), with additional activity in 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair). This reflects deep expertise in facility infrastructure sustainment, including structural upgrades, site development, roofing systems, and maintenance of mechanical and utility systems critical to Coast Guard shore-based operations.